etymological
US /ˌet̬.ɪ.məˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK /ˌet̬.ɪ.məˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
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词源的, 语源的
relating to the study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings.
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The dictionary includes extensive etymological notes for each word.
这本词典包含每个单词的详细词源注释。
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She has a deep interest in the etymological roots of English words.
她对英语单词的词源根源有着浓厚的兴趣。